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Photograph of a decorated deity murti pair seated on a pink sequined cloth before a gilded arched backdrop with teal drapery. The male murti holds a trident and wears an orange turban, white dhoti, rudraksha-style and jewelled necklaces; the female murti wears a green sari with gold border, red blouse and layered jewelled necklaces. Red and purple roses in vases flank them, with brass oil lamps at the base, one lamp lit. No physical people are visible.

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A photograph of a pair of decorated deity murti statues seated on a pink sequined cloth before a pale green draped backdrop framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left, holding a trident in one hand, wears an orange and red head wrap with a vibhuti marked forehead, a rudraksha and jewelled garland, a tiger-print upper garment and white dhoti. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, green brocade sari with paisley patterns, red blouse, jewelled necklaces and a long braid, with a bunch of red roses at the side. Brass oil lamps stand at the edges, one lit. No living people are visible.2015-07-02A photograph of a shrine dominated by a pair of painted deity murti seated side by side on a pink sequined cloth atop a blue draped dais, framed by an ornate gold arch. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears an orange headdress, white dhoti, and layered white-and-red garlands; the figure on the right wears a green sari and matching jewelled garlands. Red roses and green potted plants flank the dais, and brass oil lamps burn at the sides. In front, a brass plate holds flower petals, a kalasha vessel, a conch shell, kumkum and vibhuti, and a red bowl of offerings, on teal cloth over a checkered floor. Orange and gold banners hang on each side. These are statues, not physical people.2015-07-02July 11 20152015-07-11Two gilded metal murti of a deity couple seated side by side against a bright pink draped backdrop framed by an ornate golden arch. The left figure wears an orange-red turban and orange garments, holds a trident and raises one palm; the right figure wears a gold crown, orange-red garments and a fresh white flower garland, holding a small lamp-like object. Both are adorned with silver-toned necklaces, rudraksha-style beads and garlands of white flowers and red blooms. No physical people are visible, only the statues.2013-07-10 +1 copiesTwo golden metal murti figures of a deity couple seated within an ornate gilded arch against a deep red velvet backdrop. The figure on the left wears an orange turban topped with a crescent ornament, a green garment, layered silver necklaces and a trident in one hand, with a small ritual implement in the other. The figure on the right wears an orange-and-green garment, a black hair crown, layered jewelled necklaces and red and yellow flower garlands. Both have large jewelled earrings and gem-studded adornments. Pink flowers lie at the base.2009-12-17A photograph of a temple shrine showing two ornate metal deity murtis. The left figure holds a trident and wears a crown and rudraksha-style ornaments, while the right figure holds a staff and wears a crown and silver ornaments. Both are decorated with garlands of yellow and magenta flowers and jewelled necklaces. A white-clad priest with a shaved head kneels or bends at the lower left near a low ornamental pedestal. Behind them is a green drape.2012-04-06Photograph of a pair of golden deity murti statues seated together on a pink draped pedestal before a dark red velvet backdrop within an ornate gilt arch. The figure on the left wears a red turban with a jewelled crown, green garments, a rudraksha mala and white silver-toned necklaces, and holds a trident and a damaru-like drum. The figure on the right wears a gold crown, a teal sari with gold border, layered silver necklaces and bangles, and holds a lotus-like object. No living people are visible. The statues are depictions, not in-person subjects.2013-08-12October 26 20162016-10-26 +1 copiesJuly 02 20152015-07-02Close view of a pair of metal deity murtis seated before a green backdrop within an ornate gold arch. The male figure wears a red turban topped with a crescent-moon crown, a green velvet garment, and layered jewelled necklaces; he holds a trident and a small ritual object. The female figure wears a blue and pink sari, a dark braided hairstyle with gold ornaments, and multiple strands of necklaces. Both have red lips and earrings, and yellow and red flower garlands hang around them.2009-06-27Photograph of a pair of metal deity murtis seated on a blue silk-draped platform before an ornate gold arched backdrop with orange cloth. The murti on the left wears a jewelled crown, a white dhoti, a red and silver necklace, garlands of white flowers with red roses, and holds a trident and a drum-like instrument. The murti on the right wears a jewelled headdress, a green and red sari with gold border, a long braid and white jasmine garlands with red flowers. Both are decorated with flower garlands and ornaments, and purple cloth lies at their base.2009-05-22May 08 20152015-05-08